. >>> a massive tribute today to paul walker near where the actor lost his life in a fiery crash. the memorial was organized online and drew people from all over. walker was an inspiration to many. >> reporter: fast cars pulled back and drove slowly past the memorial set up in honor of fast and furious star paul walker and his buddy roger rodas killed here eight days ago in a fiery crash. fans from as far away as arizona and colorado were among the thousands here today. manuel tonega came from san diego to honor walker. >> he inspired me to fix up my car, do a lot to it, style, looks, rims, everything. >> reporter: there's a connection among the people here, a shared interest in fast cars and the bond they have with the movie star who rode his love of cool cars to stardom. >> we watched all his movies, 14 years of fast and the furious, means a lot to us. >> reporter: alejandro ochoa got up at 4:30 this morning to come to valencia from modesto. thousands posted on facebook they'd attend. >> if we were not engaged in social media, frankly, all these people would show up anyway and w